Lemon Chicken

Name: Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; ¾ cup chicken broth; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; sesame seeds

User Reviews

5.0

129 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
258 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Asian-American Fusion

Lemon Chicken

Layla Henson

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This easy lemon recipe is a sweet zesty favorite, made in under an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
1 large egg
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Sauce

¾ cup chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Optional Garnish

sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken with egg, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the marinade.
Add chicken to the pan in batches and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Stir the sauce well to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Pour it into the pan with the chicken. Let it simmer on low heat until it thickened, about 3-4 minutes
Garnish with sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onion, and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

This recipe comes together quickly; prepare all of the ingredients before beginning to cook.
Chicken: For easy handling, place chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting (optional). Chicken thighs work well in this recipe.
Lemon: Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe. If using fresh lemon, ½ teaspoon of lemon zest can be added to the sauce for an extra boost of lemon flavor.
Vegetables: Vegetables can be added to this chicken, asparagus, or green beans are great options. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Trim the vegetables and add them to the pan. Stir-fry them for a few minutes until they are tender crisp. Add the chicken and the sauce and continue to cook as directed.
For a crispy chicken, marinated chicken can be dusted in corn starch and deep fried in small batches at 350°F for 4-5 minutes. Thicken sauce and toss with chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258 (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 814mg (34%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	258	13%
Carbohydrates	22g	7%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	114mg	38%
Sodium	814mg	34%
Potassium	474mg	10%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	95IU	2%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	16mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%